England

Eddie Jones urges World Rugby to revise breakdown rules after Italy encounter

England coach Eddie Jones has urged World Rugby officials to revise the rules on breakdown after Italy tried to capitalise on the loophole in the recently concluded Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Sunday.
27 February 2017

Lions pick from Week 3 of the Six Nations

We take a look at the top performers from this weekend's 6 Nations matches and showcase the British & Irish Lions contenders.
27 February 2017

The law that the Italians' used to exploit a bewildered England side

The law that dems the ball is 'active' when a ruck isn't formed after a tackle is completed, as long as the defending side don't put any additional players into the ruck. This ultimately means that there is no offsideline.
27 February 2017

Key points from Six Nations - Week 3

The third week of Six Nations tournament ended with England topping the table and are followed by Ireland and Scotland. Here are a few key points from the action.
27 February 2017

England's winning streak continues

With the 36-15 win over Italy, England have stretched their winning streak to 17 games, taking them close to All Blacks' record of 18 continuous wins. Here is an examination of the 17 matches that England won on the trot.
27 February 2017

England v Italy - Match summary

As England overcame Italy scare at Twickenham with 36-15 triumph, here is the summary of the recent Six Nations encounter between the two teams on Sunday.
27 February 2017

England v Italy - Player Rankings

As England continued their winning run under Eddie Jones with a 36-15 triumph at Twickenham in their Six Nations clash on Sunday, we take a look at the player rankings.
27 February 2017

Late England surge help them defeat Italy by 36-15

England scored five tries in the second half as they overcame Italy with a 36-15 win in the Six Nations encounter at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday to stretch their winning streak to 17 games.
26 February 2017

England defence coach Paul Gustard not worried about Italy's inside knowledge

England are unconcerned by the inside knowledge acquired by Italy's coaching team as they seek to claim a 17th successive victory in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash at Twickenham.
23 February 2017

No room for complacency in England camp - Owen Farrell

Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell believes there is no room for complacency in the England camp despite him being the brink of making his 50th appearance for the red rose team in the upcoming Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
23 February 2017

Jonathan Joseph dropped for Six Nations clash against Italy

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Bath centre Jonathan Joseph for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
23 February 2017

Exeter Chiefs' Michele Campagnaro to start for Italy against England

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has made four changes to the starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham next weekend.
23 February 2017

Joe Marler relishes England return after break from game

England international Joe Marler reflects on his toughest phase of his career when he decided to take a break from the game.
22 February 2017

Mako Vunipola returns to England Six Nations squad

England coach Eddie Jones has included prop Mako Vunipola in the 28-man squad ahead of the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
21 February 2017

How Champions Cup rugby has affected England selection

England’s meteoric return to atop – or thereabouts – the global rugby pile under Eddie Jones has admittedly not coincided with any seismic change in personnel since the previous reign of Stuart Lancaster.
20 February 2017

Vary of competition, Jonny May eager to regain England wing berth

After being dropped against Wales, Jonny May is now fighting for his first XV spot with four fit rival wingers.
20 February 2017

Dylan Hartley is a brilliant captain - Steve Borthwick

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick has come in full support of national skipper Dylan Hartley after questions were raised about his recent performance in the Six Nations encounter against Wales.
18 February 2017

It's important that Hartley stays with us and trains with us - Paul Gustard

England assistant coach Paul Gustard ruled out skipper Dylan Hartley’s run out with Saints in Sunday's clash with Newcastle and firmly believes Hartley’s presence in the camp during the build-up to England's Six Nations clash with Italy is more important.
15 February 2017

Analysis on players who have returned back to their former club

England fly-half George Ford is the latest to return to his former club Leicester Tigers from Bath. We take a look at five other players, who had done a similar thing in the past.
15 February 2017

Anthony Watson joins England squad

Bath wing Anthony Watson has joined the 25-man England squad for the training camp in central London.
14 February 2017